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Key Points

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Smriti entered the final with 10,987 runs: 788 in Test matches, 5,411 in One Day International matches, and 4,788 in Twenty20 International matches.

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She scored a six in the third over to reach the 11,000‑run mark.

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The record makes her the leading run‑scorer in all three formats of women's international cricket.

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India won the gold medal, defending their title from the previous Asian Games.

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Summary

She needed only 13 more runs and achieved the milestone in the third over with a six.

The achievement makes her the highest run‑scorer in women's cricket across Test matches, One Day International matches, and Twenty20 International matches.

She also surpassed previous records held by Mithali Raj and Suzie Bates.

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New Words to Learn

13 words
vice‑captain
the second‑most senior player who helps lead the team
run
a unit of scoring in cricket earned by hitting the ball and running between the wickets
international
matches played between teams representing different countries
over
a set of six consecutive deliveries bowled by one player
six
a hit that scores six runs because the ball clears the boundary without touching the ground
milestone
an important and notable achievement
Test match
the longest form of cricket, played over several days
One Day International match
a cricket game completed in one day, each team faces a limited number of balls
Twenty20 International match
a short form of cricket where each team faces twenty overs
record
the highest number achieved so far in a particular category
maiden
the first time something is achieved
bronze
third place medal
silver
second place medal
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